No Colouring Cards : Craft and Chat Replay

I love getting emails and messages from my awesome customers. Especially when they are asking for some help, advice or ideas for their crafting. Last week a received a request to showcase ways of not colouring in line art stamped images. Stamps such as Simply Beautiful are designed to be coloured in, but sometimes we don’t have the time or the patience to do that. So in this weeks Craft and Chat replay I showcase 3 different ways to have no colouring on your cards! But to still get an image that pops! Each of the 3 cards has exactly the same design and background the awesome 3D embossing folder Exposed Brick, and my new favourite ribbon, White with Gold 3/8″.

I started out using blending brushes, they are such a quick way of getting subtle colour onto your images. Of course you can build the colour to be as deep as you want. The stamp set I used is called Family Ties, a very simple Mothers and Fathers Day set, but a great one.

For the second card I stamped onto patterned paper, in this case the 6″ x6″ Brights Paper. Any patterned paper works, but I recommend a small ish pattern. I stamped the Daffodil Delight layer twice to give a bit more definition. Of course you can use the dies that come as part of the bundle or fussy cut, whichever you prefer.

The final card used a water colour wash. Now I did technically colour in the card, but I did a really quick wash and then stamped, so I didn’t actually colour anything in. Hmmmm, I hope you think it counts! The sentiment is from Charming Day, its one of may favourite Happy Birthdays, and its currently on the last chance list, so don’t miss out!

I would love to know which one is your favourite, do email me to let me know.

Here are all the Stampin’ Up! items I used in the video. Click on the pictures to go shopping in my online store.

Simply Beautiful Bundle (English)

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Simply Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Simply Beautiful Dies

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Family Ties Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Charming Day Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Fabulous Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder

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Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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True Blue Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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White With Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon

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Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock

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Basic White A4 Cardstock

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Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

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Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

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Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

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Blending Brushes

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Water Painters

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Tear & Tape Adhesive

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Paper Trimmer

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Simply Scored

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I’ve included in the list above the 2 currently available Products of the Month. If your order is £70 or more you can add one to your basket for £5. I love the True Blue Florals paper, I got that last month, and this months offer is Fabulous Sayings an amazing stamp set, check out the Happy Birthday stamp, and its HUGE, 3 3/4″ x 1 1/4″ perfect on cards.

Also this month we have bonus days! For every £45 you spend you get a coupon for £4.50 to spend in February. That is in addition to your usual 10% Stampin’ Rewards if you have an account. With all of the new releases this month, its a great time to get your order in.

The UK has been having a bit of a time with the weather, Snow and Storms, please stay safe and warm. Crafting is always a good idea when the weather is bad!

Have a wonderful weekend, I’ll be back soon with some more creative inspiration.

Upcoming Events and Classes

• Craft and Chat – Live on YouTube and Facebook EVERY Tuesday at 2pm
• Craft Together Online Class – 29th January 2026
• Evening In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 7.30pm – 9.30 pm Thursday 29th January
• Daytime In Person Card Making Class – Catisfield Memorial Hall 10am -12 noon Tuesday 3rd February
• Craft with Amanda Live on Youtube Tuesday 13th January 7pm – Exclusive class for my customers